The USS Abraham Lincoln was expected to return to the United States in several weeks. File Photo by MC Nicholas R. Boris/U.S. Navy | License Photo
Aug. 26 (UPI) -- A Florida man arrested by immigration officials amid his son's deployment on the beleaguered USS Abraham Lincoln has been released from custody, his family announced.
Luis Manuel Aviles Roa of Nicaragua returned home Tuesday, three days after his arrest during a traffic stop in Key West, Fla.
"Luis has been released back to our family," read a Facebook post signed by the Aviles family. It was posted to the account of Joshua Aviles, his son.
"We are grateful for all of the support for both Luis and Josh throughout this situation. At this moment, our family is taking time to be together. While we await the return of our proud Navy sailor, we kindly ask for your understanding and respect."
